Waiouru Adventure Ride (WAR) 2011

[.chris]

Righto lads, we've been given access similar to last time - basically right up either side of the highway to Tukino rd, access to the lake, the desert, and right out the back to the end of Argo rd.

Numbers are TBC but around 10-15. Will only be taking guys from this forum at this stage.

We will have a briefing mid saturday morning in Camp which everyone will need to be there for (incl those who have already had it from last time).

No pussies, idiots, roadbikes or poorly equipped riders will qualify for the ride. This is a place where sh*t can go wrong real quick. More to follow on this aspect. Suffice to say, you will need a reliable bike, cold / wet weather gear / spares / tools etc. No one will be left to fend for them selves as I am responsible for the group. The guts is we need team players (which most of us Adv dudes are).

Key things are tyre choice and make sure you've got enough meat on the brake pads - the soil is corrosive...

Unsure just yet on the route, but I think we will look to spend Saturday in the sand / astride SH1 doing fun stuff, bit of XC pioneering, then sunday morning we might head out the back on the road as a wind down.

Also accommodation is TBC. Anyone want to camp out vs nice room in town / Kune vs barrack accommodation? I can check and book people in to camp if that's the preference. I may also be able to book dinner and breakkie and bagged lunch but need TBC...if this is possible the cost is very reasonable at around $7-8 per meal.

Barrack accommodation was great last time, that would get my vote. Food boooked/bagged would also be great.

[Eddieb]

Barrack accommodation was great last time, that would get my vote. Food boooked/bagged would also be great.

+1 I was more than happy with the Barrack accomodation last time.

[clint640]

A barrack bunk & cheap feed sounds pretty good to me captain.

Cheers
Clint

[ducatijim]

Keen as but,....................

Paid up 2 do MB's Mohaka that weekend.

Sniff..........

[Waihou Thumper]

Nice one Matt, well done. The barracks were great, nice hot showers, good nights sleep and réveillé was nice n'early for the next days ride...
Looking forward to another ride into the never never...... Spares, tools and a clutch lever or two

[Underground]

Put me down for this Matt, I'll do whatever it takes to get to it this time.
Be a nice shakedown ride before the DB.

[buggsubique]

Put me down for this Matt, I'll do whatever it takes to get to it this time.
Be a nice shakedown ride before the DB.

No worries, bed available in Wellies for you too if you need it.

[Eddieb]

Put me down for this Matt, I'll do whatever it takes to get to it this time.
Be a nice shakedown ride before the DB.

Ah crap, 2 @'s to dig out of bogs

[MXNUT]

Another starter, have riden this area a few times on the dirt bike.
Pretty keen to have a blast there on the ADV bike, and i have got just the tyre sitting in the shed for this to.

[Night Falcon]

Just had confirmation me o'll mate and his trusty Nine Fiddy will almost certainly definately be tagging along......maybe

[Box'a'bits]

Buggs put me down as a definite starter as well. Had a chat with Eddie about this tonight.

[Hugo Nougo]

I would be keen to tag along if there's room, I used to ride this area in the late 80's on an ex-MOT cb650, it's a great piece of country. Don't worry i'll bring the ktm instead.

[Aslan]

Hi Matt et al - Matt as always thanks for organising - would love to have come - enjoyed last year - just had wife confirm family celebration that weekend - bro in laws 50th so I'm out - have a great time all - Ciao S

[Eddieb]

Getting quite a bit of interest Buggs, I'd say you'll have to define your starting lineup pretty soon given there's a limited number of spots.

[Underground]

Ah crap, 2 @'s to dig out of bogs

Nah, the 'road bike' will be staying home this time .....although it is sitting there on standby if the dommie doesnt get sorted in time.
Oh and thanks for the offer Matt but I'll probably stay with my son in the destination suberb of Newtown